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Scotland v England "Friendly" tonight.
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Pierre Purley 12 Sep 23 1.50pm |
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What are peoples thoughts on GS's team selection for tonight's match from Hampden Park? Following the relative conservative snooze-fest in Ukraine on Saturday evening.
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eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 12 Sep 23 1.58pm |
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Originally posted by Pierre
What are peoples thoughts on GS's team selection for tonight's match from Hampden Park? Following the relative conservative snooze-fest in Ukraine on Saturday evening.
If you go to the 'Eze V Scotland thread' you'll find out.
This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.
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PalazioVecchio south pole 12 Sep 23 2.03pm |
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International 'friendlies' are about as entertaining as a hand-held video game without any electricity.
..as entertaining as standing on a rush-hour train near Norwood Junction, awaiting a signal to proceed to the next station.
You finish the sentence :
International 'friendlies' are about as entertaining as..........
Edited by PalazioVecchio (12 Sep 2023 2.16pm)
Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford
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monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 12 Sep 23 4.19pm |
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Originally posted by PalazioVecchio
International 'friendlies' are about as entertaining as a hand-held video game without any electricity.
..as entertaining as standing on a rush-hour train near Norwood Junction, awaiting a signal to proceed to the next station.
You finish the sentence :
International 'friendlies' are about as entertaining as..........
Edited by PalazioVecchio (12 Sep 2023 2.16pm)
…….a wet weekend in Bournemouth
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YT Oxford 12 Sep 23 4.35pm |
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No interest whatsoever from me, I'm afraid. My time's too precious to waste it watching England, particularly under the current 'FPM' (Future Palace Manager). "But there are Palace players in the squad" I hear you shout. Indeed there are; but to watch for that reason would make me a hypocrite.
Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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Elpis In a pub 12 Sep 23 6.31pm |
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Originally posted by PalazioVecchio
You finish the sentence :
International 'friendlies' are about as entertaining as..........
Edited by PalazioVecchio (12 Sep 2023 2.16pm)
A grope without sex , you think it might be good but it never is
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monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 12 Sep 23 9.12pm |
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It had to be Maguire didn’t it? -.-'
Edited by monkey (12 Sep 2023 9.13pm)
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monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 12 Sep 23 9.13pm |
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Eze coming on 
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Teddy Eagle 12 Sep 23 10.33pm |
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Why does Southgate always look so stunned? It's as though he's just witnessed some terrible disaster.
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DANGERCLOSE London 12 Sep 23 11.16pm |
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Why was Guehi subbed at half time?
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Teddy Eagle 12 Sep 23 11.28pm |
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Southgate had a tenner on Scotland scoring.
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Elpis In a pub 13 Sep 23 7.01am |
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With the attacking players we have we really should be smashing teams like Scotland and Ukraine out of the park .The gulf in class between England and everyone else we play (until the 1/4 finals of major competitions ) is huge . Scotland were bringing on Championship players last night while we had the luxury of Saka and our very own Eze
Having said that the second half center back pairing of Dunk and Maguire has to be the worst to have ever been on the pitch for an England team so there is room for improvment
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georgenorman 13 Sep 23 7.44am |
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We hammered the Scots - good job too.
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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 13 Sep 23 8.21am |
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Originally posted by Elpis
With the attacking players we have we really should be smashing teams like Scotland and Ukraine out of the park .The gulf in class between England and everyone else we play (until the 1/4 finals of major competitions ) is huge . Scotland were bringing on Championship players last night while we had the luxury of Saka and our very own Eze
Having said that the second half center back pairing of Dunk and Maguire has to be the worst to have ever been on the pitch for an England team so there is room for improvment
I thought Dunk played reasonably well and, to be honest, I feel for Maguire. He had to stick his foot out as either Ramsdale didn't call or Maguire didn't hear him. He's not a bad footballer but his confidence looks shot.
Eze nearly scored with almost his first touch, but we didn't see much of him after that.
Guehi looked very solid, should think he's got that position to himself for a while.
Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.
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Badger11 Beckenham 13 Sep 23 8.22am |
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Frustrating game because of Southgate's negative tactics.
After half time we started time wasting big time I'm surprised this hasn't been commented on, it's Scotland not Brazil.
A centre half pairing of Dunk and Maguire both fighting to be the rear end of the pantomime donkey you just new one of them was going to make a mistake. I hope Guehi is fit for Saturday.
Why does Southgate keep picking players who are not playing for their club or out of form. What does Eze have to do to get a chance, probably move to a bigger club.
The bright spot was Bellingham.
Edited by Badger11 (13 Sep 2023 8.23am)
One more point
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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 13 Sep 23 9.35am |
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Originally posted by Badger11
The bright spot was Bellingham.
Edited by Badger11 (13 Sep 2023 8.23am)
I agree Badger. He looks strong, sharp and in complete control of his game. A terrific young footballer. And only 20.
I think we should put in an offer!
Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.
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DANGERCLOSE London 13 Sep 23 9.39am |
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Due to Marc Guehi’s injury, Maguire—who had been sitting on the England bench—was substituted in at halftime. He was met with mocking applause from the Scottish crowd whenever he touched the ball.
Just hope hes ok for saturday
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CrazyBadger Ware 13 Sep 23 10.48am |
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first half we looked pretty good. Bellingham looks to have moved to another level this year - his close control and ability to make space and turn past someone is frightening. all at 20. Rashford, Walker, Rice, Dunk and Guehi all had good games too. Shame Guehi came off hope he's alright.
2nd half was dull. a Complete change form the 1st. Maguire getting jeered every time he touched the ball was the best bit ! it had to be him to score the own goal. Couldn't make it up. A better/faster defender would have not diverted it into his own goal. Shame Eze didn't take his goal, he didn't do much other than that (more than Saka though ). Shame the final whistle went when it did too - he'd just managed to get free of his defender and has space to run.
"It was a Team effort, I guess it took all players working together to lose this one"
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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 13 Sep 23 12.01pm |
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I heard the chant: "Harry Maguire, he scored 'cos you're sh!t", from the England fans.
Best I've heard in a while 
Bellingham was phenomenal, kills me but Dunk and Guehi looked a very good pairing (yes only Scotland I know). Eze did not look out of place at all, absolutely gutted he didn't finish his chance after supreme but characteristic ball control.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 13 Sep 23 12.31pm |
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Originally posted by Nicholas91
I heard the chant: "Harry Maguire, he scored 'cos you're sh!t", from the England fans.
Best I've heard in a while 
Bellingham was phenomenal, kills me but Dunk and Guehi looked a very good pairing (yes only Scotland I know). Eze did not look out of place at all, absolutely gutted he didn't finish his chance after supreme but characteristic ball control.
I know I’m going to come out in a rash for even thinking it, but he did have a good game, I bet the weed lot won’t be quite so generous about admitting guehi had a good one though.
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